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AA08 NPO

2008 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Fiat Punto60,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2024 118,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 112,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 112,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,489 miles

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 96,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split coroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 90,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split coroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded rear

Fail 21 Mar 2019 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded rear

Pass 2 May 2018 70,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2017 59,732 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 46,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2014 28,824 miles

N/s/f pad sensor wire disconnected

Fail 3 May 2014 28,795 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

N/s/f pad sensor wire disconnected

Pass 9 May 2013 22,089 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres low tread

Pass 4 May 2012 17,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,736 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AA08 NPO is a 2008 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 60,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 NPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AA08 NPO is a 2008 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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